Independent thinking for complex markets and current events
Contractor blocks parts and IP rights, forces full system replacement scam. Right to repair dies unless NDAA rams it through this year. For 20 years, a $6 knob that takes one hour to 3D print has been grounding Black Hawk helicopters four times a month, and the contractor responsible won't sell us the part or …
Layoff tracker confirms 92,272 global cuts since January 1st… Oracle, Meta, and Snap lead “Restructuring” wave to fund chip binges… Corporate mantra: “Replacing human labor with personal super-intelligence”… Restructuring shock: Meta cuts 10% of staff to “offset” $145B AI infrastructure bet… 900 tech jobs lost every day this year so far. Computer science grad unemployment: …
Foreclosures are surging across the United States, and the numbers are hard to ignore. In January 2026, over 40,000 homes were seized, marking a 32% increase compared to the same month last year. This is the 11th consecutive month of rising foreclosures, and experts are warning that things could get even worse before they get …
A recent examination of economic data reveals that earning $100,000 in 2025 offers a buying power roughly equivalent to $40,000 in 1990. This stark reality has ignited discussions among people online, highlighting the ongoing concerns regarding inflation and the rising cost of living. Economic Disparity Through the Years The latest figures and commentary reveal a …
Real Estate Property Manager says property taxes are so high in New York City, even after raising rents to $3,200 per month he only nets $500 of profit off each unit “I finished the building, I got the tax bill, $26,000. Here I am 5 years later, it’s $40,000 a building Three families. So I …
US mass layoff warnings are rising at a concerning pace: 39,006 Americans were given advance layoff notice in October, the 2nd-highest since the 2020 pandemic. These notices are issued under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, which obligates covered employers to provide at least 60 days of notice before a mass layoff or …
Go to https://t.co/BtZmAkeF86. Expose them all. — Anthea (@Anthea06274890) September 14, 2025 I think it’s disgusting to applaud the death of any innocent person But I don’t see how stooping to their level and adopting cxl culture solves anything? Assume all these people are fired Does this decrease or increase the odds of further political …
by Martin Armstrong Poland is deploying about 40,000 soldiers on the borders with Belarus and Russia amid rising tensions after the Russian drone attack on September 10. Still, there are rumours that they have captured Russian drones and have deployed them to instigate a false flag. We cannot verify this rumour, but it is getting …
Y’all, Hermès is officially in panic mode. The luxury giant is now suing the very same Chinese manufacturers who just exposed their billion-dollar secret, and it’s sending shockwaves through the fashion world. These factories aren’t just making knockoffs. They were the ones actually building the bags, the same Birkins and Kellys Hermès sells for $20K+, …
According to this live map https://www.latimes.com/wildfires-map/ Portions of Calabasas, Encino, Santa Monica & Malibu remain under evacuation warnings due to the Palisades fire: https://t.co/B0MYZa9gG2 — Rush8 (@WhiskyBling) January 11, 2025 The wildfires in Los Angeles County have indeed burned over 40,000 acres, and evacuation orders are still in effect for areas including Calabasas. The situation …
The KX-45ED1, aka the PVM-4300, was rumored to be the largest CRT ever made. A mysterious picture of one has circled the internet for years. Join me as we uncover the mystery of this massive and mythical tube TV. h/t calm down, folks
Manuel Adorni, Argentina’s Presidential Spokesperson, has revealed that the government will introduce a “suitability test” for 40,000 state employees on temporary contracts. Those who do not pass the test will not have their contracts renewed. This measure is part of a broader initiative to improve the professionalism and efficiency of the public sector. The test, …
NYC Just decided to evict every family living in its shelter system. The shelters are at capacity, and the city claims evictions must happen to make room for new arrivals, who will also be evicted after their shelter stay expires…
Mom, 28, forced to sell her dream car after forking out $40,000 in INTEREST alone over three years – as America’s auto debt spirals to $1.6 TRILLION. Despite paying $1,400 a month in payments totaling more than $50,000, she still owes a balance of $74,000 to her lender – GM Financial. Not only did she …
The Defense Ministry has purchased 40,000 tents to better enable evacuation and operation in Rafah in the near future. Although the ministry acknowledged to the Jerusalem Post that 40,000 tents would not be enough for the full 1.4 million Palestinian civilians currently in Rafah, it is still considered a significant step forward. Leaking, though there …
Property owners in Denver are being asked to rent their places out to migrants as the Colorado city shuts down four public-run shelters. The Mile High City’s migrant services issued an email this week to property owners in the area seeking assistance in housing the city’s “newcomers” to get them out of shelters and into …
In a surprising turn of events for the leading stock of 2023, the market cap soared, then failed to confirm its recent Tech high, now lagging behind the overall market. This mirrors the warning signs observed during the last market peak, indicating a potential bull trap. Adding to the concerns, the ISEE call/put index has …
Need to mask the fish. https://twitter.com/ClownWorld_/status/1715808291899498858 MARION, Va. – Officials had to euthanize 40,000 trout in Virginia to prevent the spread of whirling disease, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources announced Thursday. Whirling disease is caused by a microscopic parasite and leads to skeletal deformities in fish from the trout and salmon family, according to …
by confoundedinterest17 Housing in the US is simply unaffordable! Under Bidenomics, home prices are up 30% while real weekly earnings growth has been negative for most of Biden’s Presidency. And mortgage rates are up 178% under Bidenomics. Sky-high mortgage rates and still-rising home prices have made it harder than ever to afford a home, especially for …
